Supervisory Chemist
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Montgomery County, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Do you have experience serving as a reviewer of analytical assay and quality control documents and evaluating progress of clinical program needs for drug supplies for toxicology studies and human clinical trials If so the National Cancer Institute is seeking to fill a Supervisory Chemist position. As a Supervisory Chemist you will be supporting the drug discovery and development programs and contract-driven therapeutics program. Apply today!
- Serves as Chief of the DSCB. Determines requirements for clinical materials and investigates reviews evaluates and approves proposed projects and assigns tasks to the staff
- This is a Code 2 supervisory position
- Supervises and furnishes policy and procedural guidance to staff; sets priorities including establishing short and long-range plans; prepares schedules for completion of work evaluates performance of subordinates; gives advice counsel or instructions on matters related to strategic planning evaluation science policy analysis and administrative matters
- Prepares research proposals which are submitted to the Associate Director DTP and the Director DCTD
- Ensures the supply of bulk drugs that are used to prepare the final dosage forms for preclinical toxicology studies and human clinical trials
- Manages the technical and scientific aspects of large-scale chemical and drug preparation contracts for anti-cancer drugs
- Coordinates with DCTD clinical program leaders to evaluate progress of clinical and project programs need for drug supplies
- Prepares scientific reviews of accomplishments and their implications for presentations to scientific advisors and reviewers or for publications
- Serves as the final reviewer of analytical assay and quality control documents to ensure product quality and stability
- Participates in symposia and discussions of cancer research topics with national and international leaders in the field.
- U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation verification of qualifications completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Position requires Education. Please submit your transcript.
Basic Education Requirements for a Chemist GS-1320
You must have completed the requirements for a bachelors or graduate or higher degree in physical sciences life sciences or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus and at least 6 semester hours of physics OR a combination of education and experience course work equivalent to a major as shown above including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus and at least 6 semester hours of physics plus appropriate experience or additional education.
You qualify at the GS-15 level if you meet one of the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: ensuring supply of bulk drugs used to prepare final dosage forms for toxicology studies; evaluating chemical and drug preparation contracts for drugs; evaluating progress of clinical program needs for drug supplies; reviewing analytical assay and quality control documents to ensure product quality; and participating in symposia and discussions of research topics.;
A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position.
You will receive credit for all experience material to the position including experience gained in religious civic welfare service and organizational activities regardless of whether you received pay.
Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may but need not begin before receiving an offer.
Preview application questionnaire before you apply: This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
- This position is designated as a non-emergency/teleworker position and the selected candidate will be considered a non-emergency/teleworker the event of a closure you must be available to telework or request leave.
- Based on your appointment a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
- A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement.
- If selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information visit the NIH Ethics website:
- PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
- The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
- The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
- Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e. the official duty station of the military service member.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Visit our Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process.
- If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation.
- If selected you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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